Best Plants For Chicago, IL
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Zip Codes: 60018, 60649, 60641, 60640, 60643, 60642, 60645, 60644, 60647, 60646, 60616, 60617, 60614, 60615, 60612, 60613, 60610, 60611, 60618, 60619, 60631, 60827, 60661, 60660, 60638, 60639, 60634, 60636, 60637, 60630, 60632, 60633, 60605, 60604, 60607, 60606, 60601, 60603, 60602, 60609, 60608, 60106, 60659, 60652, 60653, 60656, 60657, 60654, 60655, 60651, 60623, 60622, 60621, 60620, 60626, 60625, 60624, 60629, 60628, 60707, 60499, 60664, 60666, 60668, 60669, 60670, 60673, 60674, 60675, 60677, 60678, 60680, 60681, 60684, 60685, 60686, 60687, 60688, 60689, 60690, 60694, 60695, 60696, 60699
Longitude: -87.6866
Latitude: 41.8375
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

The USDA growing zone is 6a in Chicago, IL. This climate hardiness zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would be suitable for your climate. We have temperature requirement information and a map of U.S. hardiness zones over on our page on the growing zone for Chicago, IL.

Reusable Grow Bags

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Self Watering Plant Pots

Brass Watering Can

Small Greenhouse Kit
Not Sure When to Plant?
Check the growing calendar for Chicago at the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Trees
Fruits
Flowers
Vegetables

Metal Seed Storage Box

Worm Composting Kit

Seed Starting Trays

Cluck Around Sign
